Business● Low3h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 9:02 AM
Mining in the Puna: strict flights, local jobs, and the environmental challenge of extracting lithium
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · South America
With a combined investment of US$ 1.4 billion through RIGI, Rio Tinto consolidated itself as the country's main lithium producer. 70% of its purchases and service demands are channeled through local suppliers.
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